Associations to the word «Retinue»

Wiktionary

RETINUE, noun. A group of servants or attendants, especially of someone considered important.
RETINUE, noun. (obsolete) A service relationship.

Dictionary definition

RETINUE, noun. The group following and attending to some important person.

Wise words

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